Two Hospitalized in Crash on Divisadero Street After Vehicle Crashes Into Muni 5R Bus [San Francisco, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Divisadero Street in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 6, 2026) — Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck the rear of a Muni 5R bus in a crash on Divisadero Street during Thursday evening rush hour, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

The collision occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. near Divisadero and McAllister streets.

Fire officials said the Muni 5R bus was full of passengers when it was struck from behind.

The impact left the vehicle’s driver trapped inside with the airbags deployed. Emergency crews responded to the scene and worked to assist those involved.

Authorities said two people required transportation to a hospital following the crash. Officials did not immediately release information about their identities or the severity of their injuries.

Emergency personnel later cleared the scene.

Authorities have not determined the cause of the collision, and additional details about the events leading up to the crash were not immediately available.

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